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and operation. Yet other features—such as context
menus, keyboard commands, and the Quick Start
window—provide alternate ways to access
commands.
Using the Hints palette
The Hints palette helps you learn how to use tools
and palettes. As you drag or click on tools, the
Hints palette will give you information on using
the tool.
To use the Hints palette:
Display the Hints palette by clicking its tab. If
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the Hints palette isn't showing in the palette well
or the work area, choose Window > Show Hints to
display the palette.
Position the pointer over a tool or palette, and
2
look at the Hints palette to see a brief description
of the item.
Click the More Help button to find out more
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information about an item.
Using the Recipes palette
The Recipes palette provides activities that guide
you through different image-editing tasks. For
example, you can view instructions about
restoring an old photograph. Photoshop Elements
will even do some of the steps for you.
To use the Recipes palette:
Display the Recipes palette by clicking its tab. If
1
the Recipes palette isn't showing in the palette well
or the work area, choose Window > Show Recipes
to display the palette.
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2 Select a category of recipes, and click the recipe
you want to use.
3 Follow the instructions in the recipe. You can
click the play button ( ), when available, to have
Photoshop Elements perform the task for you.
Using the Info palette
The Info palette provides feedback as you use
a tool.
Note: Move the Info palette out of the palette well if
you want to view information while dragging in
the image.
To use the Info palette:
Display the Info palette by clicking its tab. If the
1
Info palette isn't showing in the palette well or the
work area, choose Window > Show Info to display
the palette.
Select the desired tool.
2
Move the pointer in the image, or drag in the
3
image to use the tool. The following information
may appear, depending on which tool you're
using:
( ) The numeric values for the color beneath the
pointer.
( ) The x- and y-coordinates of the pointer.
( ) The width (W) and height (H) of a marquee
or shape as you drag, or the width and height of an
active selection.
( ) The x- and y-coordinates of your starting
position (when you click in the image).
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